

Sandnes Ulf 3 – 0 Raufoss IL | Norwegian 1. Divisjon | 27 June 2026
Sandnes Ulf produced a dominant display at the Øster Hus Arena, thrashing Raufoss IL 3-0 in the Norwegian 1. Divisjon. The result lifted the home side into the promotion play‑off places, while Raufoss IL dropped further away from the top half.
Match Overview
Sandnes Ulf took control from the outset, pressing high and creating chances at will. They scored twice in the first half and added a third after the break. Raufoss IL rarely threatened and were fortunate not to lose by a larger margin.
Key Moments
- 14' – Goal Sandnes Ulf: A powerful header from a corner kick gave the hosts an early lead.
- 38' – Goal Sandnes Ulf: A quick one‑two on the edge of the box opened up the Raufoss defence, and a low finish made it 2-0.
- 72' – Goal Sandnes Ulf: A counter‑attack ended with a precise strike from outside the box into the bottom corner.
Tactical Story
Sandnes Ulf employed a high‑press 4-3-3, forcing Raufoss into errors in their own half. The midfield trio dominated possession and provided constant support to the front line. Raufoss IL tried to play long balls to their target man, but the Sandnes centre‑backs won every aerial duel. The third goal came from a classic transition, highlighting Sandnes’ effectiveness on the break.
Standout Players
- Sandnes Ulf No.7 (winger): Scored one and assisted another, tormenting the Raufoss left‑back all evening.
- Sandnes Ulf defensive midfielder: Broke up play and started attacks with accurate distribution.
- Raufoss IL goalkeeper: Made several impressive saves, preventing an even more emphatic scoreline.
Season Impact
Sandnes Ulf jumped to fourth in the 1. Divisjon, just two points behind the automatic promotion spots. Raufoss IL remained in 11th place, and the heavy defeat was a setback for their ambitions of climbing the table.